# Continental C90 series - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17009 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: C90 SERIES - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 95 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E-252](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-252) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 2,149 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 - [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998 - [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998 - [AD 94-05-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-05-05-R1): Cylinder Rocker · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 59 more. Effective Feb 13, 1996 - [AD 93-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-22-05): Carburetor Air Intake Housing Assemblies · Continental Motors C90-12F, C90-12FH, C90-12FJ and 22 more. Effective Dec 14, 1993 - [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993 - [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981 - [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981 - [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980 - [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969 - [AD 49-50-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-50-01): Generator Drive Coupling Rubber Disc · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 27 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4) - [SAIB NE-18-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-27): POWERPLANT Rocker Shaft Boss Inspection. Issued Sep 10, 2018 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998 ## Registered aircraft (2,149, first 50) - [N1007P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1007P): [Simpson Tad M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMPSON%20TAD%20M), [Decatur, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Decatur), built 1986, S/N 101 - [N10341](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10341): [Gravesen Kelly D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAVESEN%20KELLY%20D), [Decatur, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Decatur), S/N 18-2124 - [N103FF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103FF): [Knoll G C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNOLL%20G%20C%20JR), [Clarendon, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Clarendon), built 1964, S/N 1 - [N10448](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10448): [Thompson Steven R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20STEVEN%20R), [Pauls Valley, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Pauls%20Valley), S/N 7CCM-24 - [N1049C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1049C): [Gerbi Charles R Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GERBI%20CHARLES%20R%20TRUSTEE), [Auke Bay, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Auke%20Bay), S/N 11-1027 - [N10526](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10526): [Giarraputo Gary L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIARRAPUTO%20GARY%20L), [Beaumont, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Beaumont), built 1956, S/N 7CCM-42 - [N1052E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1052E): [Miller Matthew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20MATTHEW), [Santa Maria, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Maria), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4603 - [N10534](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10534): [Shergi Nikolai W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHERGI%20NIKOLAI%20W), [Franklin, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Franklin), S/N 15697 - [N10996](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10996): [Coughlin Edward L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUGHLIN%20EDWARD%20L), [Cazenovia, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cazenovia), built 2011, S/N 1 - [N109SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109SC): [Cobb Lee C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COBB%20LEE%20C), [Van Alstyne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Van%20Alstyne), built 1951, S/N 51-15307 - [N10XS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10XS): [Wittman Flying Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WITTMAN%20FLYING%20SERVICE), [Ripon, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Ripon), built 1946, S/N 22366 - [N11018](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11018): [Jepsen Dorian B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEPSEN%20DORIAN%20B), [Selah, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Selah), built 1965, S/N T-5423 - [N1103](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1103): [Schmidt Thomas P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMIDT%20THOMAS%20P), [Nunica, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Nunica), built 1958, S/N 7FC-234 - [N1103D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1103D): [Ober John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBER%20JOHN%20A), [Candor, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Candor), built 1950, S/N 15663 - [N1104D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1104D): [Rymill Mark R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RYMILL%20MARK%20R), [Belmont, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Belmont), built 1950, S/N 15664 - [N1105D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1105D): [Gilman Larry E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILMAN%20LARRY%20E), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1950, S/N 15665 - [N1106D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1106D): [Murdock Mark F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURDOCK%20MARK%20F), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), built 1950, S/N 15666 - [N1106T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1106T): [Pierce John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERCE%20JOHN%20R), [Hulett, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Hulett), built 1949, S/N 11-996 - [N1109D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1109D): [Mcqueen Alan G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCQUEEN%20ALAN%20G), [Cocoa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Cocoa), built 1950, S/N 15669 - [N1109W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1109W): [Orton Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORTON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Walker, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Walker), built 1957, S/N 18-5946 - [N110S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110S): [Laysoncraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAYSONCRAFT%20LLC), [Clarkston, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Clarkston), built 1960, S/N S-79 - [N1111T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1111T): [Schlup John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHLUP%20JOHN%20R), [Booneville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Booneville), built 1946, S/N 7AC-3919 - [N1113B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1113B): [Sky Monkey Tailwheels LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20MONKEY%20TAILWHEELS%20LLC), [Richardson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Richardson), built 1947, S/N 5740 - [N1116D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1116D): [Oxman Warren L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OXMAN%20WARREN%20L), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), S/N 15680 - [N1119D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1119D): [Chumble Ameya A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHUMBLE%20AMEYA%20A), [Duluth, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Duluth), built 1951, S/N 15683 - [N1121D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1121D): [Vancuren Mary Ann](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANCUREN%20MARY%20ANN), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), built 1950, S/N 15685 - [N1122D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1122D): [Beech O Sphere LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEECH%20O%20SPHERE%20LLC), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), S/N 15686 - [N1125D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1125D): [Starr Eric M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARR%20ERIC%20M), [Queen Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Queen%20Creek), built 1951, S/N 15689 - [N1126D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1126D): [Hynds Michelle S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HYNDS%20MICHELLE%20S), [Addison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Addison), built 1951, S/N 15675 - [N1129D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1129D): [Kogl John L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOGL%20JOHN%20L), [Valparaiso, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Valparaiso), built 1951, S/N 15692 - [N1133D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1133D): [Bohl Howard M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOHL%20HOWARD%20M), [Temecula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Temecula), built 1951, S/N 15696 - [N1135D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1135D): [Rodriguez Daniel Royo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RODRIGUEZ%20DANIEL%20ROYO), [Hagerstown, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Hagerstown), built 1951, S/N 15698 - [N1136D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1136D): [Watson Frank H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATSON%20FRANK%20H), [Central Point, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Central%20Point), built 1951, S/N 15699 - [N1139D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1139D): [Oborny Alan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBORNY%20ALAN%20R), [Choteau, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Choteau), built 1951, S/N 15702 - [N113M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113M): [Koenigsberg Douglas D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOENIGSBERG%20DOUGLAS%20D), [Baltimore, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Baltimore), built 1954, S/N A-1 - [N113SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113SC): [Chief Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHIEF%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Azle, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Azle), built 1952, S/N 18-2003 - [N113WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113WM): [Starke Charles H III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARKE%20CHARLES%20H%20III), [Weirsdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Weirsdale), built 1966, S/N A-114 - [N1141D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1141D): [Kilo Mushroom Aeronautics Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KILO%20MUSHROOM%20AERONAUTICS%20INC), [Renton, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Renton), built 1951, S/N 15704 - [N1141E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1141E): [Guttormson Gene A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUTTORMSON%20GENE%20A), [Georgetown, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Georgetown), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4697 - [N1142D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1142D): [Fayetteville, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Fayetteville), built 1951, S/N 15705, Sale reported - [N1143D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1143D): [Swanland Robert C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWANLAND%20ROBERT%20C), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1951, S/N 15706 - [N1148D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1148D): [Bohl Howard M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOHL%20HOWARD%20M), [Temecula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Temecula), built 1951, S/N 15711 - [N1150D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1150D): [Flight Time Pathways](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLIGHT%20TIME%20PATHWAYS), [Forest Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Forest%20Lake), built 1951, S/N 15713 - [N1151D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1151D): [Welborn Mark G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELBORN%20MARK%20G), [Boonville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Boonville), built 1951, S/N 15714 - [N1153D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1153D): [Carbonaro Joseph J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARBONARO%20JOSEPH%20J%20JR), [Lexington Park, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Lexington%20Park), built 1951, S/N 15716 - [N1157C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1157C): [Cavill Wayne E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVILL%20WAYNE%20E), [Ryegate, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Ryegate), built 1953, S/N 18-2458 - [N115E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115E): [Lutz Roald F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUTZ%20ROALD%20F), [Sandia Park, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Sandia%20Park), built 1983, S/N 022 - [N117A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117A): [Hjelle Tim D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HJELLE%20TIM%20D), [Malone, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Malone), built 1965, S/N 158 - [N1184K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1184K): [O'Brien A Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/O'BRIEN%20A%20SCOTT), [Santa Rosa Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Rosa%20Valley), built 1946, S/N 3911 - [N1185A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1185A): [Lovgren Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOVGREN%20DEAN), [Morrowville, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Morrowville), built 1951, S/N 18-792 All 2,149: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (1,117, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN26LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA244), Jul 5, 2026: Cassutt Iiim (N45889), Odessa, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.… - [NTSB ERA26LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA260), Jun 25, 2026: Champion 7EC (N4346C), Highgate, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA26LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA225), Jun 2, 2026: Piper J5C-65 (N331JM), East Granby, CT, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN26LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA193), May 20, 2026: Cessna 140 (N2307V), Rice Lake, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB ANC26LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA041), May 16, 2026: Piper PA-11 (N4997M), Susitna, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ANC26LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA035), Apr 30, 2026: Champion 7EC (N7436B), Hollis, OK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB GAA26WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA175), Apr 26, 2026: Cessna 140 (N2187V), Región de Antofagasta, Chile, substantial damage - [NTSB CEN26LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA121), Feb 16, 2026: Cessna 140 (N2221V), Antigo, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB ERA26FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA114), Feb 14, 2026: Tailwind W-8 (N9424H), Poplar Grove, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA089), Dec 19, 2025: Alon A-2A (N818SW), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ANC25LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA113), Sep 27, 2025: Cessna 140A (N9410A), Los Banos, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, resulting in a ground loop and nose over. - [NTSB CEN25LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA299), Jul 23, 2025: Piper J5A (N35025), Grenada, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight and improper decision to continue with a takeoff after the airplane swerved off the runway. Contributing to the accident was the student… - [NTSB CEN25LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA264), Jul 20, 2025: Alon A2 (N6557Q), Pipestone, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left brake to release due to corrosion and pitting of the caliper piston and bore, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN25LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA188), May 26, 2025: Piper PA-18 (N7175D), Vega, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s inadvertent encounter with a localized low boundary layer, which caused a wind shift, and a gusting tailwind during final approach, that resulted in the pilot deciding to impact a wind… - [NTSB ERA25LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA180), Apr 13, 2025: Luscombe 8F (N815B), Punta Gorda, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN25LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA150), Apr 6, 2025: Silvaire 8F (N9926C), Fairbury, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing and the flight instructors delayed remedial action. - [NTSB ANC25LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA026), Mar 20, 2025: Aeronca 7CCM (N2527B), Kenai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot’s inadequate use of carburetor heat. - [NTSB WPR25LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA021), Oct 19, 2024: Piper PA-11 (N4846M), Rexburg, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires during the landing approach. - [NTSB ERA25LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA030), Oct 17, 2024: Zenith Zodiac 601 HDS (N511JG), Altoona, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated gascolator gasket. Contributing was the failure of the mechanic to replace the gasket during the most recent… - [NTSB CEN25FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA005), Oct 7, 2024: Champion 7EC (N4337C), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR24LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA107), Mar 9, 2024: Piper PA-11 (N78659), Death Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA24LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA023), Oct 3, 2023: Champion 7FC (N4878E), Hawkinsville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the carburetor fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR23LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA240), Jun 25, 2023: Cessna 140 (N2358V), Cedar Mountain, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to depart with a high density altitude, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in an impact with trees. - [NTSB CEN23LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA250), Jun 21, 2023: Champion 7EC (N80461), Waunakee, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb due to a worn manual fuel primer pump locking mechanism, which resulted in an unlocked primer and an overly rich fuel mixture. - [NTSB CEN23LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA238), Jun 12, 2023: Mooney M10 (N9523V), Gassville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with a quartering tailwind. - [NTSB WPR23LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA206), May 29, 2023: Cessna 140A (N1126D), Santa Teresa, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during landing. - [NTSB ERA23LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA226), May 9, 2023: Silvaire Luscombe 8F (N1885B), Frenchville, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB CEN23LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA170), Apr 30, 2023: Luscombe 8F (N1113B), Palmer, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The installation of an unapproved rudder control cable, which resulted in a fatigue failure and subsequent loss of rudder control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s… - [NTSB ERA23LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA139), Feb 15, 2023: Cessna 140 (N2419V), Keystone Heights, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ERA23LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA167), Oct 24, 2022: Champion 7FC (N6ND), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly secure the rear seat headset, resulting in an obstruction of the airplane’s rudder controls. - [NTSB WPR22LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA369), Sep 10, 2022: Champion 7FC (N7550B), Maxwell, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA22LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA389), Aug 27, 2022: Cessna 140 (N76527), Slocomb, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ANC22FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22FA053), Jul 12, 2022: Champion 7EC (N4340C), Valdez, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in loss of control and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA22LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA242), May 25, 2022: Aeronca 7EC (N7410B), Putnam Valley, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation resulting from obstructed forward and aft vent outlets in the left fuel tank. - [NTSB WPR22LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA120), Mar 7, 2022: Piper PA-18 (N968SW), Nampa, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind. - [NTSB CEN22LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA139), Mar 4, 2022: Aeronca 7CCM (N555EK), Winnsboro, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff and subsequent impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane. - [NTSB ERA22LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA094), Nov 30, 2021: Piper J3C (N656CJ), Kissimmee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during touchdown, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB WPR22LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA050), Nov 24, 2021: Alon A2 (N989T), Frazier Park, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for landing which, resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA21LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA358), Sep 13, 2021: Alon A2 (N5644F), Abingdon, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of a nosewheel steering actuator arm, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing rollout. - [NTSB CEN21FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA327), Jul 18, 2021: Luscombe 8F (N2054B), Comstock, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA21LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA240), Jun 5, 2021: Cessna 120 (N1899N), Warwick, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway. - [NTSB ANC21LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA034), Apr 25, 2021: Cessna 140 (N1685V), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB WPR21LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA166), Apr 16, 2021: Cessna 140 (N2506N), Williams, AZ, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff in night visual meteorological conditions. - [NTSB ERA21FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA142), Feb 28, 2021: Luscombe 8E (N2960K), Jupiter, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection… - [NTSB CEN21LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA085), Dec 10, 2020: Luscombe 8 (N2238K), Manvel, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during his attempted landing and his loss of situational awareness that led to him to misidentify a pipeline field for the landing airpark. - [NTSB ERA21LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA060), Nov 29, 2020: Champion 7EC (N9721N), Northhampton, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control during an off-airport landing on soft sand, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA21LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA058), Nov 28, 2020: Champion 7FC (N7596B), Georgetown, DE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN21LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA233), Oct 30, 2020: Cessna 140 (N76933), Edinburg, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The collapse of the airplane’s left main landing gear for a reason that could not be determined based upon the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA21LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA022), Oct 14, 2020: Champion 7FC (N7532E), Moneta, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fight instructor’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector handle was in the correct position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN21LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA012), Oct 7, 2020: Kjostad Jorgen A Wagabond (N744K), New Richmond, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane. All 1,117: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (886, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260705006879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260705006879A), Jul 5, 2026: Swenson CASSUTT IIIM (N45889), Odessa, TX, Destroyed. On July 5, 2026, at approximately 1014 CDT, a cassutt iii m aircraft bearing registration number [privacy data omitted], registered to a private owner,… - [Accident 20260625007919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260625007919A), Jun 25, 2026: Champion 7EC (N4346C), Highgate, VT, Substantial damage. On June 25, 2026, at approximately 1300 local time, the pilot of a tailwheel Aeronca Champion aircraft was conducting a landing on the grass area adjacent to… - [Incident 20260613007389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260613007389I), Jun 13, 2026: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F (N9920C), Mountain Home, ID, Minor damage. Durning rollout after landing, the pilot lost control of the aircraft in a runway excursion, hit the runway/taxiway sinage as well as taking out a runway… - [Accident 20260602006599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260602006599A), Jun 2, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N331JM), Granby, CT, Substantial damage. On 06/02/2026 at 1251 EDT, the FAA received a preliminary notice regarding an accident involving Piper J-3 cub. The aircraft experienced a reported loss of… - [Accident 20260520005959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260520005959A), May 20, 2026: Cessna 140 (N2307V), Rice Lake, WI, Substantial damage. The airman was conducting a personal flight. The airman stated the flight was normal with no issues. Upon touchdown, the aircfaft veered off the left side of… - [Accident 20260515004959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260515004959A), May 15, 2026: Piper PA-11 (N4997M), Big Lake, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot departed lake hood (lhd) gravel strip, for a flight to the susitna river area. Pilot initiated an approach to land on a sand bar on the susitna river.… - [Incident 20260501004939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260501004939I), May 1, 2026: Cessna 140 (N72565), Rostraver, PA, Minor damage. Upon landing at kfwq, the tail wheel assy departed the aircraft during roll out. The pilot positioned the aircraft on the nearest taxi way and airport… - [Accident 20260430003589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260430003589A), Apr 30, 2026: Champion 7EC (N7436B), Hollis, OK, Substantial damage. On April 30, 2026, a conventional gear aeronautica champ was substantially damaged upon takeoff from a dry portion of the red river riverbed (34°34’10”n,… - [Incident 20260319003229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260319003229I), Mar 19, 2026: Champion 7FC (N9058B), Manvel, TX, Minor damage. Pilot took off and the landing gear lock component failed allowing the right main gear to release from normal landing position. Pilot was informed of the… - [Incident 20260308001039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260308001039I), Mar 8, 2026: Champion 7FC (N7692E), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. On March 8, 2026 at approximately 1300 local time, an Aeronca Champion 7FC aircraft departed Tulsa Riverside Airport (krvs) and flew to okmulgee regional… - [Accident 20260216002099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260216002099A), Feb 16, 2026: Cessna 140 (N2221V), Antigo, WI, Substantial damage. Training flight with a student to conduct tail wheel training. Upon first landing, the aircraft veered to the right. CFI attempted to correct with left brake… - [Accident 20260214003849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260214003849A), Feb 14, 2026: Tailwind W-8 (N9424H), Poplar Grove, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On February 14, 2026, about 1600 central standard time, an experimental, amateur-built Tailwind W-8 airplane was destroyed when it was involved in an accident… - [Accident 20251219020469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251219020469A), Dec 19, 2025: Alon A-2A (N818SW), Winter Haven, FL, Substantial damage. Upon landing aircoupe at kgif, runway 23 at 9:18 am EST on December 19, 2025, while attempting to maintain directional control on the runway, a loud “snap”… - [Incident 20251019015779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251019015779I), Oct 19, 2025: Alon A2 (N6527Q), La Verne, CA, Minor damage. Aerocoupe [privacy data omitted], departed el monte airport at approximately 9:13AM on Sunday October 19, 2025, enroute to kpoc – Bracket airport. On the left… - [Incident 20250927014669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250927014669I), Sep 27, 2025: Cessna 140A (N9410A), Los Banos, CA, Minor damage. On landing, the PIC experienced heavy cross winds and caused the aircraft to ground loop. - [Accident 20250723009789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250723009789A), Jul 23, 2025: Piper J5A (N35025), Grenada, MS, Substantial damage. Both the CFII and the student reported that this occcurred after 7 uneventful full stop landings and take-offs. Almost immediately after lifting off the… - [Accident 20250720012419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250720012419A), Jul 20, 2025: Alon A2 (N6557Q), Pipestone, MN, Substantial damage. The PIC approached the grass runway, touched down, and the aircraft pulled hard left. The pilot applied full right rudder and full right aileron but was unable… - [Accident 20250526006309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250526006309A), May 26, 2025: Piper PA-18 (N7175D), Vega, TX, Substantial damage. On may 26, 2025, at 1540 CDT, a Piper PA-18 impacted terrain while attempting to land and incurred substantial damage. The aircraft was being operated on a… - [Accident 20250413006279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250413006279A), Apr 13, 2025: Luscombe 8F (N815B), Punta Gorda, FL, Substantial damage. During the touchdown to roll out phase. Did a slight bounce and veered to the right approximately 20 degrees. I made Appropriate left rudder input, with no… - [Accident 20250406003809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250406003809A), Apr 6, 2025: Silvaire 8F (N9926C), Fairbury, NE, Substantial damage. The pilot made 9 successful landings on rwy 11 (a grass runway) at kfby. During the 10th landing of the flight, which was on rwy 17 (a concrete rwy) at kfby,… - [Accident 20250320005199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250320005199A), Mar 20, 2025: Aeronca 7CCM (N2527B), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. From pilot's statement: "Departed pasx with 1/2 tank nose fuel. Turned off right tank transfer. Departed, just had received transition clearance from Kenai… - [Accident 20241019019619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241019019619A), Oct 19, 2024: Piper PA-11 (N4846M), Rexburg, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot was descending for landing at a local aviation event and failed to clear powerlines at the edge of a field. As a result of hitting the power lines the… - [Accident 20241017016379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241017016379A), Oct 17, 2024: Zenith 601 (N511JG), Martinsburg, PA, Substantial damage. On Thursday October 17th, 2024, at approxamatley 1417 eastern standard time an experimental zodiac 601 hds, [privacy data omitted], was involved in an accident… - [Accident 20241007022279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241007022279A), Oct 7, 2024: Champion 7EC (N4337C), Briar, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On October 7, 2024, at approximately 1300 central daylight time, a Champion 7EC, [privacy data omitted], was flying level over eagle mountain lake. The… - [Accident 20240309003489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240309003489A), Mar 9, 2024: Piper PA-11 (N78659), Death Valley, NV, Substantial damage. Upon landing pilot failed to check windsock while conducting overflight of airfield. The pilot landed with a tailwind and lost rudder authority, lost control… - [Accident 20231003020739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231003020739A), Oct 3, 2023: Champion 7FC (N4878E), Hawkinsville, GA, Substantial damage. Hawkinsville, GA: [privacy data omitted], Aeronca 7FC, experienced a rough running engine and executed a hard forced landing in a soy bean field. POB: 2,… - [Incident 20230703008529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230703008529I), Jul 3, 2023: Piper J5A (N38660), Cornelia, GA, Minor damage. Pilot landed in gusting wind conditions, on rollout wind weathervaned aircraft. Pilot overcorrected with brake application causing the aircraft to nose over… - [Accident 20230625010749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230625010749A), Jun 25, 2023: Cessna 140 (N2358V), Cedar Moutain, UT, Substantial damage. The pilot departed from the Cedar Mountain Airport, a back country airport located at 7500'MSL. During takeoff rotation and climbout from runway 31, the… - [Accident 20230621018509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230621018509A), Jun 21, 2023: Champion 7EC (N80461), Waunakee, WI, Substantial damage. On 06/21/2023 the pilot in command of [privacy data omitted] was departing Waunakee Airport (6P3) heading back to brennand airport (79C) when he had a loss of… - [Accident 20230611007669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230611007669A), Jun 11, 2023: Mooney M10 (N9523V), Gassville, AR, Substantial damage. Approximatley 1900 hours on 11 June 2023, a 1969 money M10, regristration number[privacy data omitted] s/n 700013 was attempting a downwind take off. During… - [Accident 20230529014219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230529014219A), May 29, 2023: Cessna 140A (N1126D), Santa Teresa, NM, Substantial damage. Pilot departed el paso (elp) for Donna anna (dna). Wind was reported as 310 degrees at 10-16 KTS, landing on runway 28. Upon touchdown, the aircraft… - [Accident 20230509008459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230509008459A), May 9, 2023: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F (N1885B), Frenchville, ME, Substantial damage. On may 9, 2023 [privacy data omitted]rolled out after three point touchdown on kfve runway 32. A crosswind gust weather-vaned the aircraft hard right. Pilot… - [Accident 20230430018379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230430018379A), Apr 30, 2023: Luscombe 8F (N1113B), Ferris, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot was practicing touch and goes when shortly after rotation pilot lost rudder control at about 50 feet AGL. Pilot iniatiated an emergency landing in an… - [Accident 20230215001699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230215001699A), Feb 15, 2023: Cessna 140 (N2419V), Key Stone Heigh, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot left port st lucie, Florida and was attempting to stop at keystone heights airport (42J) for fuel before continuing to his final destination of north… - [Accident 20221025016299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221025016299A), Oct 25, 2022: Champion 7FC (N6ND), North Polk City, FL, Destroyed. [privacy data omitted]A 158 Champion aircraft, experienced a control malfunction while doing maneuvers north of 4FD7 airport. The aircraft wanted to start… - [Incident 20221004016709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221004016709I), Oct 4, 2022: Piper PA-18 (N350CC), Creede, CO, Minor damage. Pilot stated that the aircraft had recently undergone its annual maintenance and that the brakes were "tighter" than he was previously accustomed to. When… - [Accident 20220910016049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220910016049A), Sep 10, 2022: Champion 7FC (N7550B), Maxwell, CA, Substantial damage. On September 10, 2022, the pilot[privacy data omitted] of the aircraft had purchased the aircraft the week prior to the event. He flew the aircraft for the… - [Accident 20220827015319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220827015319A), Aug 27, 2022: Cessna 140 (N76527), Slocomb, AL, Destroyed. Pilot took off from private Grass air strip, aircraft began to lose power ast it failed to clear tree line and stall straight down into trees where aircraft… - [Accident 20220711011819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220711011819A), Jul 11, 2022: Champion 7EC (N4340C), Valdez, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On July 11, 2022 at approximately 1730 adt [privacy data omitted], a CH7A Champion single engine aircraft crashed in the vicinity of thompson pass Alaska… - [Accident 20220525009339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220525009339A), May 25, 2022: Aeronca 7EC (N7410B), Putnam, NY, Substantial damage. Aeronca champ [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident on may 25, 2022; one person on board and one canine on board, no injuries reported. After… - [Incident 20220506006939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220506006939I), May 6, 2022: Cessna 140 (N2141V), Palmer, AK, No damage. May 6, 2022 at 1620 local time at the Palmer municipal airport (paq). The airport manager reported that N2141V a Cessna 140 tailwheel aircraft nosed over while… - [Accident 20220307003259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220307003259A), Mar 7, 2022: Piper PA-18 (N968SW), Nampa, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot was making touch and go's at the Nampa Idaho airport. On the third landing with a cross wind he was having difficulty with tail rudder control. The… - [Accident 20220304022439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220304022439A), Mar 4, 2022: Aeronca 7CCM (N555EK), Winnsboro, LA, Substantial damage. A CFI pilot was giving instruction on this aircraft to the aircraft owner. They had been doing touch and goes for about an hour. When they were through a… - [Incident 20211215021169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211215021169I), Dec 15, 2021: Luscombe 8F (N1674K), Brodhead, WI, Minor damage. At 1752 we received a call from the roc informing us that an aircraft went down off the end of the runway in Brodhead WI at approximately 1645. Pilot stated… - [Accident 20211130020889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211130020889A), Nov 30, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N656CJ), Kissimmee, FL, Substantial damage. The flight was a training flight for a pilot rated student, who was sitting in the forward seat, and the CFI in the aft seat. On landing, the brakes were… - [Accident 20211124021979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211124021979A), Nov 24, 2021: Alon A2 (N989T), Frazier Park, CA, Substantial damage. Due to unexpected low fuel level indication, the pilot attempted to make an emergency landing in a field. On approach the pilot kept the airspeed slow due to… - [Accident 20210913015649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210913015649A), Sep 13, 2021: Alon A2 (N5644F), Abingdon, VA, Destroyed. Pilot stated -turned two mile final to runway 06 at kvji. Winds were calm. Maintained about 67 mph airspeed to the ground. Flared, Landed softly at about sixty… - [Incident 20210804014959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210804014959I), Aug 4, 2021: Champion 7FC (N9899B), Williamson, GA, Minor damage. On August 4, 2021, approximately 1330, aircraft model Champion 7A, landing at peachstate aerodrome (GA2) in Williamson, GA. During the rollout left main gear… - [Accident 20210717016489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210717016489A), Jul 17, 2021: Luscombe 8F (N2054B), Del Rio, TX, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. N2054B, Luscombe 8F, crashed on a ranch 20 miles nnw Del Rio airport (drt) under unknown circumstances. Aircraft impacted the ground in a vertical attitude.… - [Accident 20210424006659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210424006659A), Apr 24, 2021: Cessna 140 (N1685V), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. Airman departed paaq in his C-140 and was practicing landings on a gravel bar near the knik glacier. Upon landing the aircraft began slowing rapidly and the… All 886: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (18) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2011FA0000338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000338), May 17, 2011: FUEL SYS. UNBALANCED. OWNER NOTES THAT UNEVEN FUEL DRAW FROM FUEL TANKS, HAS SUPPLIED VENTED CAPS. RT TANK DOES NOT DRAW EVEN WITH LT TANK. RT TANK STAYS FULL AS LT TANK LOWERS. THIS - [SDR 2008FA0000258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000258), Feb 28, 2008: TAPE. LOOSE. DURING FLIGHT, THE FABRIC PATCH CAME OFF. THE AC WAS LANDED WITH SOME DIFFICULTY BUT WITHOUT INCIDENT. IT IS SPECULATED THE AIR STREAM GOT UNDER A LOOSE TAPE AN - [SDR 2007FA0000714](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000714), Jul 26, 2007: SPAR. CRACKED. AIRCRAFT WAS BEING MODIFIED TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF WING SPAR INSP HOLE KITS AS SUPPLIED IAW STC NR SA00527SE. A PORTION OF THE WING LEADING EDGE SKIN WA - [SDR 2007FA0000859](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000859), Jul 26, 2007: SPAR. CRACKED. AC WAS BEING MODIFIED TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF WING SPAR INSPECTION HOLE KIT IAW STC NR SA005278E. A PORTION OF THE WING LEADING EDGE SKIN WAS REMOVED AND - [SDR 2006FA0000980](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000980), Sep 29, 2006: ROTOR. INOPERATIVE. PILOT NOTICED LACK OF POWER AND ROUGHNESS AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO FIELD, DISCOVERED INOPERATIVE RT MAGNETO. DISASSEMBLY OF RT MAGNETO REVEALED ROTOR SHAFT HA - [SDR 2006FA0000577](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000577), May 21, 2006: GAUGE. STUCK. AIRCRAFT LOST POWER AND LANDED IN A HAYFIELD UP ON ITS NOSE. PILOT STATED HE CHECKED THE FUEL GAUGE PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT AND IT READ (HALF FULL). HE DID NOT VISU - [SDR 2006FA0000349](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000349), Mar 28, 2006: SPAR CAP. CRACKED. DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF SB NR 32, A 0.625 INCH LONG, SPANWISE CRACK WAS NOTED ON THE RT UPPER SPAR CAP IN THE MAIN SPAR CENTER SECTION APPROX 0.250 INCH IB OF - [SDR 2006FA0000135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000135), Jan 30, 2006: BOLT. BROKEN. BOLT LOCATED TOP OF SPRING OF LANDING GEAR, 3 OF THESE BOLTS HOLD THE SPRING GEAR ON. ALL 3 BOLTS FAILED, RECOMMEND ALL 3 BOLTS IN BOTH MAIN GEAR REPLACED EACH, - [SDR 2003FA0000297](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000297), Mar 17, 2003: RIB. CORRODED. LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION FOUND IN BOTH STUB WINGS IN CENTER SECTION. BOTTOM SKINS, UNDER SKIN STIFFNERS, A COUPLE SPOTS ON RIBS, AND BETWEEN REAR SPAR AND REAR R - [SDR 2002FA0000637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000637), Apr 22, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. IN COMPLYING WITH AD, FOUND CRACK AT BUTT OF MAIN SPAR JUST UNDER ATTACH FITTING TO FUSELAGE ON RIGHT WING TRAVELING SEVERAL INCHES LONGITUDINALLY. SEVERAL RIB - [SDR 2002FA0000254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000254), Feb 22, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING THIS ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND COMPRESSION CRACKS ON THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR AT TOP LOCATION ON TOP SIDE OF SPAR. THIS COMPRESSION CRACK WAS HIDDEN UNDER - [SDR 2002FA0000260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000260), Feb 1, 2002: STRUT. DAMAGED. WING STRUTS HAD FILLED WITH WATER FROM SITTING OUTSIDE. RUST STAINS VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE OF STRUT. WHEN POKED WITH AN AWL IT PUSHED A HOLE INTO STRUT AND DRAINE - [SDR 2002FA0000261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000261), Feb 1, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. CRACK ON BOTTOM SURFACE OF SPAR LEFT SIDE REAR. FOUND PRIOR TO CRACK INSPECTION AS PER AD, OWNER DISCONTINUED ANNUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO FULL INSPECTION. - [SDR 2002FA0000246](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000246), Jul 18, 2001: SPAR. DEFECTIVE. CRACK VISIBLE MIDWAY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF RIGHT WING FRONT SPAR FROM 44 INCHES INBOARD ALONG SPAR TO APPROXIMATELY 130 INCHES FROM INBOARD. WOOD APPEARS TO BE - [SDR 2001FA0000339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000339), Jul 12, 2001: LEAD. SEVERED. NEGATIVE LEAD FROM LOWER BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO TRANSMITTER WAS SEVERED DUE TO CORROSION. LOWER AND UPPER BATTERY. CONTACTS WERE CORRODED AND PLATING HAD FLAKED - [SDR 2001FA0000387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000387), Jul 9, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION TO COMPLY WITH AD, CRACKS WERE FOUND INBOARD AND LEFT FRONT SPAR, INBOARD END RIGHT REAR SPAR. .001 FEELER GAGE COULD BE INSERTED .1250 OR MOR - [SDR 20010326CW005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010326CW005), Mar 26, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND COMPRESSION CRACKS ON THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR AT TOP LOCATION ON TOP SIDE OF SPAR. THIS COMPRESSION CRACK WAS HIDDEN UNDER OLD - [SDR AU960834](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960834), Jun 1, 1996: NEEDLE. DETERIORATED. (AUS) CARBURETTOR FLOAT NEEDLE RUBBER TIP HARDENED AND DEFORMED - OBSOLETE PART ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (45) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE2932SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2932SW): Install carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive. Alcor LLC. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE208SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE208SO): Installation of ice indicator in the carburetor. LegacySTC.com - [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE00145WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00145WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products Model BC 320-( ) Engine Starter. B & C Specialty Products Inc. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE00533SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00533SE): Installation of Real Gasket Corporation Continental Engine Pushrod Tube Modification. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE7559SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7559SW): Install adapter to permit use of a spin-on oil filter. Stratus Tool Technologies LLC. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE10076SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE10076SC): Modify engine by installation of C12ST2/S starter. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE10129SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE10129SC): Installation of rotocoil, valve springs, ni-resist valve guide, exhaust valve with chrome flash on stem, and rocker shaft with thrust buttons. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE34WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE34WE): Installation of Electro-Coatings, Inc., piston rings on Continental pistons. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE4247SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4247SW): Regrind crankshaft to .020 undersize on crankpin and main journals. Continental Motors, Inc - [STC SE8109SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8109SW): Installation of any or all parts identified by Drawing/Parts Application List AEC9109-2. Continental Motors, Inc - [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc - [STC SE7562SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7562SW): Install adapter to permit use of a spin-on oil filter. Stratus Tool Technologies LLC. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE3330NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3330NM): Continental valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE1591GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1591GL): Installation of Slick Aircraft Products Magneto Model 4202 or installation of Model 4302. Champion Aerospace LLC. Lists C90-8F - [STC SE09002SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09002SC): Regrind Teledyne Continental crankshafts, to .020-inch undersize on crankpin and main journals. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc - [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE01943CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01943CH): Add the following approved fuels: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4814 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE634GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE634GL): Superseded by STC SE01943CH. Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SE154CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE154CH): Engine oil pump repair/rework specifications and procedures. Harmony Machine Prod Inc. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE5743NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5743NM): Intallation of adapter for externally mounted oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation. Lists C90-12F - [STC ST00435AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00435AT): Overhaul/repair of the Delco starter adapter drive (P/N 1971890) used with Delco starters P/N's 11096656 and 1109660. Aerotech - [STC SE02172AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02172AT): Replace engine crankcase with model O-200 crankcase. Swords Don - [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA - [STC SE1-201](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1-201): Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D)). MidContinent Instru Co Inc - [STC SE00164SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00164SE): Installation of Avglas components to modify carburetor air housing assemblies. McFarlane Aviation, Inc - [STC SE01592AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01592AT): Modify the crankcase of the listed engines. Swords Don - [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE00262NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00262NY): Installation of Canadian Aero Manufacturing Pull Start Clutch, P/N 1971890-N or 1971890-M. Canadian Aero Manufacturing - [STC SE154CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE154CE): Engine oil pump repair/rework specifications and procedures. Allison James R - [STC SE8669SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8669SW): Installation of roller rocker arm. Performance Engineering. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE5941NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5941NM): Replacement of original engine oil screen with external mounted full flow oil adapter and spin-on filter. Aviation Products Development. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE898NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE898NE): Installation of 60 amp. alternator, Cessna P/N C611501-0204, -0203, -0202, -0201 or Ford P/N DOFF-10300-F in lieu of existing generator. Barnstormers Aviation. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE2734CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2734CE): Continental P/N 530182, crankshaft is being replaced with crankshaft P/N AS530182 obtained by modification of Continental PC-60(Packette) engine crankshaft. Air Sports Inc. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp - [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co - [STC SE1976SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1976SW): Manufacture of new cylinder barrels and rebarreling with original cylinder head. Gary Aerospace Corp - [STC SE2031CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2031CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded autmotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists C90-12F - [STC SE80NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE80NE): Installation and usage of Bel-Ray synthetic aviation oil, Bel-Ray Aero 1, (nonsupercharged), horizontally opposed direct drive, aircraft engines of 350 hp. or less. Bel-Ray Company, Inc - [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec - [STC SE44WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE44WE): Use of Kling Aviation Oil, Specifications KL-100, KL-200 and KL-300 in Continental and Lycoming engines. Kling Oil Company --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.